Comparative microbiome analysis of Diaphorina citri and its associated parasitoids Tamarixia radiata and Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis reveals Wolbachia as a dominant endosymbiont

Abstract:

Microbiome analysis in a host–parasitoid interaction network was conducted to compare the taxonomic composition of bacterial communities of Diaphornia citri, Tamarixia radiata, and Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis. The comparative analysis revealed differences in the composition and diversity of the symbiont populations across the host and its associated parasitoids. Proteobacteria was the most dominant phylum, representing 67.80% of the total bacterial community, while Candidatus Profftella armature and Wolbachia were the dominant genera across the host and parasitoids. There were clear differences observed in alpha and beta diversity of microbiota through the host and its associated parasitoids. The function prediction of bacterial communities and Pearson correlation analysis showed that specific bacterial communities displayed positive correlations with the carbohydrate metabolism pathway. Furthermore, when symbiotic bacteria were eliminated using a broad-spectrum antibiotic, tetracycline hydrochloride, the parasitoids' median survival time and longevity were significantly reduced. We confirmed the physiological effects of symbiotic bacteria on the fitness of parasitoids and demonstrated the effect of antibiotics in decreasing the food intake and measurement of amino acids in the hemolymph. This study sheds light on basic information about the mutualism between parasitoids and bacteria, which may be a potential source for biocontrol strategies for citrus psyllid, especially D. citri.
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APA

Ashraf, H (2024). Comparative microbiome analysis of Diaphorina citri and its associated parasitoids Tamarixia radiata and Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis reveals Wolbachia as a dominant endosymbiont. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/comparative-microbiome-analysis-of-diaphorina-citri-and-its-associated-parasitoids-tamarixia-radiata-and-diaphorencyrtus-aligarhensis-reveals-wolbachia-as-a-dominant-endosymbiont

MLA 8th

Ashraf, Hafiza "Comparative microbiome analysis of Diaphorina citri and its associated parasitoids Tamarixia radiata and Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis reveals Wolbachia as a dominant endosymbiont" Afribary. Afribary, 10 Mar. 2024, https://afribary.com/works/comparative-microbiome-analysis-of-diaphorina-citri-and-its-associated-parasitoids-tamarixia-radiata-and-diaphorencyrtus-aligarhensis-reveals-wolbachia-as-a-dominant-endosymbiont. Accessed 07 Oct. 2024.

MLA7

Ashraf, Hafiza . "Comparative microbiome analysis of Diaphorina citri and its associated parasitoids Tamarixia radiata and Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis reveals Wolbachia as a dominant endosymbiont". Afribary, Afribary, 10 Mar. 2024. Web. 07 Oct. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/comparative-microbiome-analysis-of-diaphorina-citri-and-its-associated-parasitoids-tamarixia-radiata-and-diaphorencyrtus-aligarhensis-reveals-wolbachia-as-a-dominant-endosymbiont >.

Chicago

Ashraf, Hafiza . "Comparative microbiome analysis of Diaphorina citri and its associated parasitoids Tamarixia radiata and Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis reveals Wolbachia as a dominant endosymbiont" Afribary (2024). Accessed October 07, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/comparative-microbiome-analysis-of-diaphorina-citri-and-its-associated-parasitoids-tamarixia-radiata-and-diaphorencyrtus-aligarhensis-reveals-wolbachia-as-a-dominant-endosymbiont